BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Reading Rocks - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Reading Rocks REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250212T103000 DTSTAMP:20250210T124549Z CREATED:20250123T110552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T124549Z UID:10000081-1739352600-1739356200@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Ben Sanders Author Event DESCRIPTION:About Ben Sanders\nBen Sanders hasn’t stopped drawing since he was a kid. Decades later he still draws . . . and he’s still a kid. Ben lived in the High Andes of Bolivia for several years but his studio can now be found somewhere in Australia. He really dislikes beetroot\, so please don’t offer him any. \nWebsite: www.littletiger.co.uk/author-illustrator/ben-sanders \nBen Sanders on Instagram (@ben.sanders.illustrator)  \nWhat to expect from the event\nJoin author & illustrator Ben Sanders and become a Secret Agent as he brings Agent Harrier to life with a reading\, draw along and craft activity. \nLearn how to draw Agent Harrier’s Spy Car and make and crack codes with a Cypher Wheel. \nWith a chance to go behind the scenes with a studio tour and a Q&A to learn about all the gadgets used to make the Agent Harrier graphic novel series. \nHere’s an introduction from Hugh to get your pupils excited about the event: \n\n\n  \nFocus Books\nThe session will focus on the Agent Harrier series\, This Book Will Self Destruct (9781801046107) and You Only Spy Twice (9781801046633). \n \n  \nBuy the books\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Books\nBook title: Agent Harrier: This Book Will Self Destruct \nThis book will explode in 5 minutes. NO TIME TO LOSE! Agent Harrier must follow the red wire and defuse the bomb before it’s too late. Will our canine spy extraordinaire save everyone from being blasted to smithereens? And just WHO planted the wretched bomb in the first place?! Be careful not to bark up the wrong tree\, Harrier – it looks like something very fishy could be *ahem* apaw . . . \nBook title: Agent Harrier: You Only Spy Twice \nAgent Harrier must discover the identity of a top-secret file-stealing traitor in the BARK intelligence agency. But something’s happening to the book itself . . . whole pages are repeating\, and there’s an ink-deleting weapon threating to wipe everything out! What’s going on? And will Agent Harrier sniff out the rat before he’s TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY ERASED? \nPublisher: Little Tiger URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/ben-sanders-author-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ben-Sanders-1.png LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/ben-sanders-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T143000 DTSTAMP:20250115T133834Z CREATED:20250115T133834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T133834Z UID:10000080-1739280600-1739284200@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Simon Philip & Neil Clark Author/Illustrator Event DESCRIPTION:About Simon Philip\nSimon was born in Chichester in 1988 and has lived there ever since. After studying History at Exeter University\, he decided to become a primary school teacher. Teaching rekindled his love of children’s books\, so much so that he decided to have a go at writing his own. He is the author of I Don’t Know What to Call my Cat\, You Must Bring a Hat\, and the I Really Want series: I Really Want the Cake (2017) shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize\, I Really Want to Win (2019)\, I Really Want to Shout (2020) and I Really Want to Share (2022). \nWebsite: www.simon-philip.com \nSimon Philip on Instagram (@siphilipstories)  \nSimon Philip on Facebook (@siphilipstories) \nAbout Neil Clark\nNeil is a music-loving\, star-gazing illustrator and author. His rural upbringing\, in the Yorkshire Wolds\, fuelled a playful imagination and a love of storytelling. This\, combined with a degree in Illustration & Animation\, led to a successful career in design. After years of creating products for clients around the globe\, Neil has found his happy place\, writing and illustrating children’s books. \nWebsite: www.iamneilclark.com \nNeil Clark on Instagram (@neilclarkillustration)  \nNeil Clark on Facebook (@IamNeilClark) \nWhat to expect from the event\nSquare used to have FOUR straight sides and FOUR pointy corners\, and this made life pretty tough. His corners always got knocked and travelling was an awkward\, bumpy ride. Until one day\, Square realised that dwelling on those thoughts was far from smart or wise. \nDiscover how the dynamic author/illustrator duo\, Simon Philip and Neil Clark worked together to make The Circular Square. \nUncover the skills you need to ride the highs and lows and become an author or illustrator yourself \nCreate your own characters\, as Neil Clark shows you how to draw your own characters from The Circular Squar \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the book The Circular Square\, (9781800785052) \n\n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Books\nBook title: The Circular Square \nSquare used to have FOUR straight sides and FOUR pointy corners\, and this made life pretty tough. His corners always got knocked and travelling was an awkward\, bumpy ride. Until one day\, Square realised that dwelling on those thoughts was far from smart or wise. Instead he pledged to see the positives – like the cooling breeze on summer days\, a friend’s smile and the taste of homemade lemonade. And while Square still got bashed and bruised\, he didn’t seem to mind so much. \nThen\, unnoticed at first\, Square slowly got rounder and rounder everyday. . . \nThis heartening story is a beautiful\, accessible metaphor that shows how our experiences contribute to who we are\, and how even though life can be difficult\, there is always good to be found. \nPublisher: Templar Publishing URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/simon-philip-neil-clark-author-illustrator-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Simon-Philip-Neil-Clark-1.png LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/simon-philip-neil-clark-author-illustrator-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250129T103000 DTSTAMP:20250109T144425Z CREATED:20241219T140644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T144425Z UID:10000078-1738143000-1738146600@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Kate Thompson & Loretta Schauer Author Event DESCRIPTION:About Kate Thompson & Loretta Schauer\nKate Thompson spent much of her childhood with her nose in books\, immersed in literary adventures. After a brief stint as a lawyer\, Kate rediscovered her love of children’s books\, and now spends her days on the south coast of England gleefully immersed in literary adventures of her own making. Kate lives by the sea with her husband\, sons\, a mischievous white cat and the occasional visiting hedgehog! \nLoretta originally trained as a dancer\, then managed a conservation charity on Hampstead Heath for many years – battling brambles by day\, and practising her drawing skills by night. She won the Waterstones ‘Picture This’ competition in 2012 and has since illustrated lots of picture books and fiction titles. Her debut as writer and illustrator is\, The Legend of Ghastly Jack Crowheart\, published in October 2023. \nWebsites: katethompson.co.uk  lorettaschauer.com \nKate Thompson on Instagram (@katethompsonwrites)  \nKate Thompson on X (@writes_kate) \nLoretta Schauer on Instagram (@lorettaschauer) \nLoretta Schauer on X (@Loretta_Schauer) \nWhat to expect from the event\nThe news swirled over mountains\, skipped through lakes and out to sea. Until who should hear it? Iggy the YETI and all his YETI friends. And they were a little bit surprised. So\, the yetis who absolutely DO exist only had one option – to set off on a HUMAN search and help to change their minds! \nJoin author and illustrator duo Kate Thompson and Loretta Schauer for a FUR-tastically funny rhyming adventure – Become a Yeti and take part in an interactive yeti song\, design your own creature and follow along as Loretta guides you in drawing your very own Yeti! \nHere’s an introduction from Kate and Loretta to get your pupils excited about the event: \n\n\n  \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the brilliantly funny rhyming adventure book\, Yetis Don’t Exist! \n \n  \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Yetis Don’t Exist! \nThe news swirled over mountains\, skipped through lakes and out to sea. Until who should hear it? Iggy the YETI and all his YETI friends. And they were a little bit surprised. So\, the yetis who absolutely DO exist only had one option – to set off on a HUMAN search and help to change their minds! \nThe yetis trekked down steep slopes and through snowy forests when suddenly they saw gleaming streetlights up ahead. . . but found a strangely EMPTY town! The yetis searched high and low\, yet the humans were NOWHERE to be seen. Surely that could only mean one thing. . . \nA wonderful\, wintry story with a HUGE twist and a brilliantly clever visual narrative that will have all readers laughing out loud! \nPublisher: Templar Publishing URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/kate-thompson-loretta-schauer-author-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Kate-Thompson-Loretta-Schauer-1.png LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/kate-thompson-loretta-schauer-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250128T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250128T103000 DTSTAMP:20241220T110823Z CREATED:20241220T110817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T110823Z UID:10000077-1738056600-1738060200@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Nicky Smith-Dale Author Event DESCRIPTION:About Nicky Smith-Dale\nNicky Smith-Dale is the author of the hilarious Betty Steady series. As a child\, she always had her head in the clouds. During her career as a primary school teacher\, she loved sharing stories with her pupils\, but she couldn’t stop dreaming up stories of her own. One day\, she decided to write the most bonkers story she could imagine\, and Betty Steady was born! Now\, Nicky enjoys writing funny children’s books from her home in Winchester\, where she lives with her husband and two children. \nNicky Smith-Dale on Instagram (@nickysmithdale)  \nWhat to expect from the event\nIn this event\, pupils will meet Nicky Smith-Dale’s madcap characters and explore the land of Wobbly Rock. We will discover how reading can make us feel great and that there are books out there for everyone. Plus\, children can let their imaginations flow\, as they create their own funny characters. Join us for crazy quizzes\, an author Q&A and a whole heap of fun! \nHere’s an introduction from Nicky to get your pupils excited about the event: \n\n\n  \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the first two books in the hilarious Betty Steady series. Betty Steady and the Queen’s Orb (9780008600372) and Betty Steady and the Toad Witch (9780008600341) \n  \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Books\nBook title: Betty Steady and the Toad Witch \nAt twelve years old Betty Steady stands tall and dazzling\, and is the Guardian of Wobbly Rock – a faraway kingdom which she protects fearlessly ALL ON HER OWN. But then the Toad Witch literally cuts Betty down to size. Can Betty prevent disaster before the Toad Witch and her evil army launch a terrible attack on Wobbly Rock? And when will she learn that she doesn’t have to do stuff ALL ON HER OWN any more? \nJoin us for fights and friendships! Lasagne-eating snails and slimy villains! Meet Betty and her crew: Figg the imp\, Simon Anderson the stallion in tiger-print cycling shorts\, Elle Emen O’Pea the trumpet-playing mouse in a bobble hat\, and many\, many more! Just jolly join us! HOT CROSS BUNS! \nBook title: Betty Steady and the Queens Orb \nThe VIPs of Wobbly Rock can’t wait to attend Queen McNiff’s legendary Turnip Festival in the neighbouring kingdom of Upper Crust. But when Betty meets a fashionable forest sprite called Misty Jamjar\, it dawns on her that perhaps her old pals aren’t as sophisticated as she once thought. \nMisty convinces Betty that being small ain’t all it’s cracked up to be. If Betty can help Misty break into the Queen’s heavily guarded vault\, they might just be able to gain access to the Orb of Ogg. This legendary Orb has the potential to change Betty back to her original\, stunning height. GOLLY GHERKINS! It’s not as if Misty Jamjar is a secret baddy or anything. And Betty isn’t going to accidentally become as tall as a massive giant. That would be ridiculous. \nPublisher: Farshore Books URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/nicky-smith-dale-author-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Nicky-Smith-Dale-1.png LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/nicky-smith-dale-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T143000 DTSTAMP:20241018T141307Z CREATED:20241018T141234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T141307Z UID:10000073-1733837400-1733841000@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Philip Reeve & Sarah McIntyre Author Event DESCRIPTION:About Philip Reeve & Sarah McIntyre\nCo-authors Sarah and Philip met at the Edinburgh Book Festival in 2010 and decided to start making books together. They come up with the plots and characters jointly\, then Philip writes the words and Sarah draws the pictures – but they help each other out with those too. So far they’ve created 14 books together\, including the highly popular Oliver and the Seawigs and Pugs of the Frozen North\, four stories about Kevin\, a Roly Poly Flying Pony. Currently Sarah and Philip are working on the Adventuremice series\, based on a pictures of nautical mice which Sarah painted during lockdown in 2020. Their highly illustrated books feature a team of brave mice who live at the Mousebase in the Mouse Islands and rescue animals when they get in to trouble. Their website\, Adventuremice.com\, is packed full of fun\, free activities which are available to libraries\, families and schools\, and include helpful Teacher Packs for introducing the books to children. \nWebsite: Adventuremice.com \nPhilip Reeve on Instagram (@thesolitarybee)  \nPhilip Reeve on X (@philipreeve1) \nSarah McIntyre on Instagram (@jabberworks) \nSarah McIntyre on X (@jabberworks) \nWhat to expect from the event\nJoin these storytelling legends for a reading\, discover how they make their books together\, ask questions\, and learn how to draw two of the characters in the book\, step by step! \nMeet their tiny but plucky hero\, Pedro – who\, while looking for a BIG adventure\, is rescued by the Adventuremice\, a brave and determined team of creatures who keep all the Mouse Islands safe from harm. Pedro has become the newest member of the Adventuremice team\, but will he be able to summon the courage to discover the secrets of a ghostly galleon? \nHere’s an introduction from Philip and Sarah to get your pupils excited about the event: \n\n\n  \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the latest instalment of the Adventuremice series\, Adventuremice: The Ghostly Galleon. \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Adventuremice: The Ghostly Galleon \nThe spookiest time of the year calls for a treasure hunt! So when the Adventuremice hear about ghostly goings-on at sea\, they try to get to the bottom of the mystery of old Captain Cheesebeard and his ancient treasure hoard! \nPublisher: David Fickling Books URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/philip-reeve-sarah-mcintyre-author-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Philip-Reeve-Sarah-McIntyre-1.png LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/philip-reeve-sarah-mcintyre-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T143000 DTSTAMP:20241029T125712Z CREATED:20241018T103719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T125712Z UID:10000072-1733319000-1733322600@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Nicola Colton Author Event DESCRIPTION:About Nicola Colton\nNicola is an Irish children’s book illustrator and author. She grew up in rural Offaly\, a childhood steeped in superstitions and stories\, where fairies were as real as the cows in the field next door. \nJasper & Scruff\, her first fiction series with Little Tiger\, was one of The Guardian books of the month. \n… “Adorable illustrations\, snappy dialogue and outrageous puns make it the cat’s pyjamas for bedtime reading.” \nNicola’s first picture book won the Irish Literacy Association award and was Hodges Figgis’ bestselling children’s book of the decade. \nShe also illustrated the Fizzy series by acclaimed writer and Irish Children’s Laureate\, Sarah Crossan. \nNicola’s latest book series is Bertha & Blink. \nNicola is neurodivergent and was late diagnosed with ADHD. Though there are some challenges\, she is proud of her fizzy\, busy brain and ability to think in a non-linear way. She lives in Bristol with her partner and their gentle black and white cat\, Odysseus. \nPronouns:she/they \nNicola Colton’s website: nicolacolton.com \nNicola Colton on instagram (@nicolacolton1) \nWhat to expect from the event\nCalling all budding inventors and doodle makers! \nJoin illustrator and author Nicola Colton for a fun\, interactive session based on her new book series\, Bertha and Blink. There will be a discussion of the characters\, draw-alongs and a chance to design your very own gadget! \nHere’s an introduction from Nicola to get your pupils excited about the event: \n\n\n  \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the fabulous series of Bertha and Blink\, chatting about the first adventure\, Bertha and Blink: Rumble in the Jungle\, but will also give you a thrilling sneak peek at the brand new second instalment\, Bertha and Blink: Take to the Skies\, flying your way in January 2025! \n \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Books\nBook title: Bertha and Blink: Rumble in the Jungle  \nJoin Bertha and Blink on an adventure full of friendship\, with a sprinkling of science and a nod to nature. The perfect new series for fun-loving readers! \nWhen a rumble in the jungle disturbs super-star inventor Bertha’s work\, she has to leave her peaceful home and investigate. To help her\, she creates Blink – an excitable robo-bird sidekick who can’t wait to explore! How will the unlikely pair cope in the wilderness? And will they be able to discover the secret behind the strange noises? \nBook title: Bertha and Blink: Take to the Skies \nBertha and Blink wake up one morning to find a strange smog surrounding them – it’s their nemesis Finnius Fink’s new factory and it’s destroying the jungle! The duo are determined to stop him and Bertha has an idea that just might work… With brilliant inventions\, the help of new friends and some tricks in their toolbox\, can the pair put a stop to the destruction and save their home? \nPublisher: Little Tiger Press Group \n \n  URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/nicola-colton-author-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Nicola-Colton-1.png LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/nicola-colton-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T143000 DTSTAMP:20241113T105007Z CREATED:20241113T105001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T105007Z UID:10000076-1732714200-1732717800@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:James Turner and Steve May Author Event DESCRIPTION:About James Turner and Steve May\nJames has been making comics for almost as long as he’s been making poos. He is an award-winning cartoonist\, illustrator and comic writer with seven published graphic novels and a weekly strip in the Phoenix. His other interests include board games\, improv and making explosion noises with his mouth. \nSteve has been a lifelong doodler\, studying fine art and film making in Nottingham and animation at the Royal College of Art in London. He has honed his scratchy\, spontaneous anarchic illustration style to make him the perfect partner for some of today’s leading children’s authors\, including Francesca Simon\, Harry Hill and Phil Earle\, as well as the bestselling Dennis the Menace fiction series. He has had a poo-tastic time working on this book \nWebsite: http://www.stevemay.biz/home/contact.php \nJames Turner on Instagram (@eruditebaboon)  \nJames Turner on X (@eruditebaboon) \nSteve May on Instagram (@stevemaythe1st) \nWhat to expect from the event\nProfessor Poo and Ploppy\, aka the POO CREW\, are on a mission: to prove that poo is the most important substance in the Whole Entire Universe. \nJoin James Turner and Steve May as they introduce Poo Crew Adventures: Journey to Poo-topia\, a fast-paced adventure bringing together clever\, funny storytelling with lots of amazing facts and tapping into kids’ fascination with all things poo-related! In this entertaining and interactive event you can expect: •Insight into James and Steve’s routes into writing and illustrating (via Harry Potter film visual effects and roadying for bands!)\n•A game of ‘Poo or True?’\n•A book reading\n•A draw-a-long of the book’s protagonist Ploppy\n•A behind the scenes look at what goes into writing and illustrating a narrative non-fiction graphic novel\n•Opportunity to ask James and Steve any questions (a Poo & A\, if you will!) \n5 key facts from Journey to Poo-Topia:\n1. The earliest indoor toilet ever found is believed to be over 5\,000 years old\n2. There are 96 bags of human poo on the Moon\n3. The average adult human eats about 20 tonnes of food and liquids in their lifetime\, which is as heavy as three large elephants\n4. Doctors use something called the Bristol Stool Chart to help analyse how hard or soft poo is\n5. The longest ever tapeworm in a human was 25m long – the length of three buses! \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on the book Poo Crew Adventures: Journey to Poo-topia \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Poo Crew Adventures: Journey to Poo-topia \nIn an ordinary toilet\, on an ordinary day\, a small poo called Ploppy lands with a splash. Just an ordinary poo about to be flushed … \nBut Ploppy is anything but ordinary. He’s a TALKING POO! And he’s about to go on the mission of a lifetime … \nJoin Ploppy and his fearless guide\, Professor Poo\, as they boldly venture into the Secret Intestines of the Universe to discover answers to the most important Digestion Questions … Why do we chew? Why do we fart? Why do cows have so many stomachs? And … what will happen to Ploppy AFTER he’s been flushed?! \nIf you’ve ever used the toilet\, THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU! \nPublisher: Harper Collins Publishers URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/james-turner-and-steve-may-author-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/James-Turner-Steve-May-1.png LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/james-turner-and-steve-may-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T200000 DTSTAMP:20241113T143443Z CREATED:20241104T154815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T143443Z UID:10000075-1732647600-1732651200@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:BEYOND WORDS: How to use Wordless Books in the Primary Classroom DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to enhance your teaching practice with a FREE teacher training event led by award-winning author Clare Helen Welsh! This unique session focuses on the power of wordless picture books in the primary classroom\, offering creative strategies to inspire critical thinking\, storytelling\, and language development. To access this invaluable training\, simply purchase Clare’s captivating book\, Moon Bear\, for £7.99 plus £1.99 P&P. This offer is exclusively for book buyers\, so secure your copy today and unlock a world of learning and engagement for your students. \nWhat educators can expect?\n\n\nUnleash the power of wordless picture books in your primary classroom! In this engaging and interactive teacher training\, Clare Helen Welsh\, an award-winning author and former teacher\, will guide you through creative and imaginative strategies for using wordless picture books to build critical thinking\, storytelling\, and language skills. \nDiscover how these visually rich books can inspire students\, regardless of reading ability\, to interpret stories\, spark discussions\, and create narratives. Leave feeling inspired to use a wordless text as a whole-school reading for pleasure project in your setting. \nIncludes chances to win a virtual visit from Clare based on her (almost!) wordless picture book with Carolina T Godina\, Moon Bear. \nWho is the event aimed at?\nPerfect for Librarians\, Support Staff\, Primary Teachers (EYFS\, KS1 & KS2)\, Literacy Leaders and Headteachers looking to expand literacy techniques and cultivate a love of reading. \nAbout Clare Helen Welsh\nClare is a former primary school teacher turned writing tutor and children’s author\, living in South West England with her husband and two children. Clare does her best writing by the sea (or on the sofa with a dog on her lap!)\, which is lucky because she lives close to many beautiful beaches and the salty sea air (and has a dog called Hope!) \nWhen Clare isn’t writing stories\, she is inspiring children to write their own. She loves visiting schools\, libraries\, bookshops and festivals in her authormobile\, giving her an outlet for her BIG ideas. Once she helped a class make a giant rice crispy cake that was so wide it wouldn’t fit through the door! \nBut her best idea yet has been putting pen to paper. Clare loves writing wacky\, funny books but is also passionate about writing stories that help children deal with big feelings and difficult issues\, including dementia\, divorce and serious heath issues. She has recently started writing books that are a mix of fact and fiction\, interweaving non-fiction with brilliant storytelling. \nClare is the founder of Books That Help – an initiative that aims to celebrate picture books and how they can be used therapeutically to navigate life’s up and downs.. \nClare Helen Welsh’s website clarehelenwelsh.com \nClare Helen Welsh on Instagram (@clarehelenwelsh)  \nClare Helen Welsh on X (@clarehelenwelsh) \nClare Helen Welsh on Facebook (@sneakymcsqueaky) \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on Clare’s new book\, Moon Bear. (It will also feature other wordless books for use across the primary phases) \n \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Moon Bear \nIllustrator:  Carolina T. Godina  \nIn this enchantingly illustrated\, almost wordless picture book\, a story of courage and creativity unfolds when a girl who is afraid of the dark meets a magical moon bear who is afraid of the light. \nEttie is afraid of the dark. Every night without fail her Mummy calls\, ‘Time for bed\, Ettie!’ The curtains pull shut\, her bedside light blinks out and Ettie is surrounded by the deep inky cloak of the dark… \n… Until one night\, the bright moon shines through a crack in her curtains. Cautiously\, Ettie reaches out a hand to touch the light and is surprised to find that it leaves a glittering mark on her hands. Overcome with curiosity and joy\, Ettie dances around her room\, drawing with this magical beam of moonlight. She pulls open her curtains and begins to connect the stars in the sky as if they were dots. A moon bear slowly appears in the sky\, and when she connects the very last dot\, he bursts into life\, standing in Ettie’s very own bedroom. \nThe bear and Ettie begin to play and explore Ettie’s room. But when Ettie switches on her torch\, the bear hides away in fear. Together\, Ettie and the moon bear help each other face their fears. One is afraid of the dark and the other is afraid of the light. \nThis touching story encourages little ones to be brave\, in the dark and beyond\, empowering them to face their fears. This beautiful book also teaches them the power of visual communication – it’s a story that says so much with only a few words\, and speaks instead with comforting illustrations to soothe and reassure. \nPublisher: Quarto Publishing PLC \n \n  URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/beyond-words-how-to-use-wordless-books-in-the-primary-classroom/ CATEGORIES:Virtual workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Clare-Helen-Welsh-Author-Event-profile-image-1.png LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/beyond-words-how-to-use-wordless-books-in-the-primary-classroom/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T143000 DTSTAMP:20241108T134522Z CREATED:20241108T134522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T134522Z UID:10000074-1732627800-1732631400@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Claire Freedman Author Event DESCRIPTION:About Claire Freedman\nClaire writes picture books for young children\, and is probably best known for the multi­ million selling Aliens Love Underpants series of books. The Underpants series has won numerous awards and been produced as TV animations and theatre shows. Pirates Love Underpants is hitting the stage in December 2024. Claire writes funny laugh-out-loud books\, gentle bedtimes stories and everything in between! \nShe first started writing after attending a local writers group. She still enjoys her lovely writing group almost 30 years on! \nClaire Freedman’s website: clairefreedman.co.uk \nClaire Freedman on X (@clairefreedman) \nWhat to expect from the event\nCIaire will be reading her NEW book\, Dragons Love Underpants\, and asking the children to look and listen carefully as there will be a silly pants-mad quiz after the story. \nCIaire will also talk about writing and give age appropriate writing tips for budding young writers. Of course Claire will be delighted to answer as many questions as possible. Expect lots of giggles and pants fun! \nFocus Book\nThe session will focus on Claire’s new book\, Dragons Love Underpants\, part of the Underpants series of books\, which was released 26 September 2024. \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Dragons Love Underpants  \nWith flaming holes in their undies\, a pack of pant-loving dragons embark on a knicker-nicking adventure through the Kingdom of Pantasia in this hilarious new story from the creators of the bestselling Aliens Love Underpants! \nLaugh your pants off at the other books in the internationally bestselling series: \nAliens Love Underpants\nDinosaurs Love Underpants\nAliens in Underpants Save the World\nAliens Love Panta Claus\nPirates Love Underpants\nMonsters Love Underpants\nAliens Love Dinopants  \nPublisher: Simon & Schuster Children’s UK \n  URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/claire-freedman-author-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Claire-Freedman-author-image.webp LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/claire-freedman-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241022T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241022T100000 DTSTAMP:20241016T105433Z CREATED:20240925T141639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T105433Z UID:10000071-1729587600-1729591200@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:GT Karber Author Event DESCRIPTION:About GT Karber\nG. T. Karber is the brains behind the smash-hit Murdle series. As the son of a judge and a lawyer\, and the grandson of an F.B.I. agent\, crime fighting is in his blood. He has university degrees in maths\, English literature and the cinematic arts\, and as General Secretary of the Hollywood Mystery Society he staged murder mystery whodunnit events before creating the phenomenal Murdle book series. The Murdle books have sold over half a million copies; won Waterstones Gift Book of the Year 2023 and British Book Awards Overall Winner. The series is “a publishing sensation” (The Times). \nMurdle Junior is the first Murdle book aimed at children 8-12 years old. \nGT Karber’s websites: \n\ngtkarber.com\nprofilebooks.com/work/murdle/\nmurdle.com\n\nGT Karber on Instagram (@gregkarber) \nGT Karber on X (@gregkarber) \nWhat to expect from the event\nSolve a mystery with GT Karber\, creator of the phenomenal Murdle puzzle books! GT Karber is an expert in creating mysteries – find out how you can crack them and join the junior detective club! \n\nHear about GT Karber’s inspiration behind Murdle – how he combined a love of detective books and his skills as a coder to create this internet phenomenon which became the bestselling book series\nLearn how to crack a Murdle and gain all the skills a young detective needs\nGet involved in a fun interactive game which can be played in the classroom\n\nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Gt Karber’s brand new book: Murdle Junior: Curious Crimes for Curious Minds\, which will be released on 24th October 2024. Your chance to get an inclusive look before the release of the book. \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order book. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Murdle Junior: Curious Crimes for Curious Minds \nFrom the internationally-bestselling Murdle series comes a new book of immersive puzzle- and mystery-solving fun for young detectives! \nJoin four junior sleuths on their daring detective journeys deciphering codes\, navigating maps and solving mazes to catch the dastardly culprits of fiendish crimes – and earn your own Murdle Junior badge. \nRace to the top echelons of a prestigious school to unravel The Case of the Missing Pencil\, explore the secret passageways beneath The Mysterious Investigation Institute and unravel the conundrum of The Deadly Silent Spy Organization that links them all. And more! \nWith over forty mysteries featuring key suspects\, locations\, clues and more to enter into your trusty deduction grid\, Murdle Junior: Curious Crimes for Curious Minds is an introduction to a nefarious world kids will love to dive into\, using logic and the power of deduction to figure out each whodunnit. \nPublisher: Souvenir Press \n \n  URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/gt-karber-author-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Events-feature-image-Autumn-2024-1.png LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/gt-karber-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241017T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241017T150000 DTSTAMP:20240917T090112Z CREATED:20240914T170325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T090112Z UID:10000069-1729173600-1729177200@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Rob Harrell Author Event DESCRIPTION:About Rob Harrell\nRob Harrell is a syndicated cartoonist (Adam@ Home) and his illustration clients include Mad magazine\, Time Inc. and Volkswagen. He lives in Austin\, Texas\, with his wife and dogs. He is the author of the novels WINK and POPCORN. \nRob’s website: robharrell.com \nRob on X (@harrellrob) \nWhat to expect from the event\nGet ready for an afternoon of laughter\, heart warming stories\, and live illustration with acclaimed author and cartoonist Rob Harrell!? \nOn October 17th at 2 PM\, join us for a special virtual event featuring Rob Harrell\, the creative mind behind the hilarious and heartfelt novel POPCORN. \nRob will be live with us all the way from Austin\, Texas! \n\nAn Engaging Author Talk: Hear Rob share his inspiration for POPCORN and his journey as an author and cartoonist.\nLive Q&A: Get your burning questions answered and gain insights into Rob’s creative process or his even Texan lifestyle.\nCaptivating Live Illustration: Watch Rob’s artistic talent in action as he creates illustrations inspired by the event.\n\nThis event is perfect for anyone who loves a good laugh\, a heartwarming story\, or simply wants to learn more about coping with anxiety. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with Rob Harrell and experience the magic of POPCORN! \nFocus Books\nThe session will be focused on Rob’s new book: POPCORN\, which was released 3rd September 2024. \n \nBuy the books\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: POPCORN \nAndrew’s just trying to get through school photo day with one aim: a photo of him which his mum will like. But today of all days\, the world seems out to get him. There’s a bully\, the science experiment gone wrong\, scary news about his grandmother\, and someone else’s juice snot (don’t ask). Andrew struggles with anxiety\, and the little kernel of worry in his stomach is getting hotter and hotter . . . Can he make it through the day without popping? \nA heartfelt and laugh-out-loud-funny story about letting go of control and accepting help\, interspersed with Rob Harrell’s amazing spot art and comic panels that depict the real\, difficult feelings of anxiety and OCD\, as well as real tips for coping. \nPublisher: Piccadilly Press URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/rob-harrell-author-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rob-Harrell.webp LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/rob-harrell-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240925T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240925T143000 DTSTAMP:20240912T115601Z CREATED:20240905T200819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T115601Z UID:10000068-1727271000-1727274600@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Marie Basting Author Event DESCRIPTION:About Marie Basting\nMarie Basting writes funny fiction for children. Her debut novel\, Princess BMX\, was listed by the Guardian and BookTrust in their best new books category and was praised by Gender Collect as one of the best books out there for smashing stereotypes. \nIn 2023 My Family and Other Romans won a Books For Topics award for best KS2 curriculum support. A former Associate Lecturer at Manchester Met University\, Marie has taught creative writing from foundation through to MFA level and has extensive experience of creative schools outreach delivery. \nMarie’s website: mariebasting.com \nMarie on X (@riewriting) \nMarie on Instagram (@marie_basting_author) \nWhat to expect from the event\nMedusa the Gorgon has lost her head and doesn’t know where to find it. Join Silvia\, the school-girl demigoddess from Hexham\, on her quest to recover it: \n\nDiscover the monsters and myths that inspired Silvia’s quest and learn how author Marie Basting breathed new magic into these classic tales.\nSearch for the truth in Marie’s mythic Greek and Roman facts as we play the ‘Truth or Porky Pie’ game.\nAllow misrule to rule as we learn all about the festival of Saturnalia and agree our manifesto for mischief. (Includes creative writing challenge)\n\nHere’s an introduction from Marie to get your pupils excited about the event: \n\n\nFocus Books\nThe session will be focused on Marie’s new book: Auntie Medusa and Me\, which was released in August 2024 and featured in out July 2024 UKS2 books subscription boxes\, and the rest of the ‘My Family and Other Romans’ series by Marie. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBuy the books\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Auntie Medusa and Me \nAn action-packed\, laugh-out-loud funny Greek mythology adventure from the author of My Family and Other Romans! \nI’m Silvia\, an ordinary kid just like you. At least\, I was ordinary until I wound up in Ancient Rome and found out I’m a demigoddess. \nYeah\, that took me by surprise too. But seriously\, travelling back in time is nothing compared to what’s happening now . . . \nMedusa the gorgon wants her head back – and she’s chosen me to find it! \nPacked full of Roman and Ancient Greek mythology – as you’ve never seen it before! \nA laugh-out-loud funny family caper full of excitement and heart: perfect for fans of Loki\, Horrible Histories and Who Let the Gods Out? \nReaders will go on a time-travel adventure – with a LARPing twist. \nBook title: My Family and Other Romans \nI’m Silvia Fortuna Juno De Luca: half-schoolgirl\, half-goddess. Yes – actual Roman goddess. \nBut it all starts with Dad. He was messing about\, re-enacting battles at Hadrian’s Wall\, when – pow! – he’s transported to . . . Ancient Rome. \nI go after him because someone has to. And now\, the fate of my whole family rests on me . . . \nThe Romans as you’ve never seen them before! \nA laugh-out-loud funny family caper full of excitement and heart: perfect for fans of Loki\, Horrible Histories and Who Let the Gods Out? \nReaders will go on a time-travel adventure – with a LARPing twist – as Livi and her family are catapulted back to Ancient Rome \nPublisher: Chicken House Books URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/marie-basting-author-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Marie-Basting.webp LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/marie-basting-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240918T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240918T103000 DTSTAMP:20240912T115321Z CREATED:20240905T171243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T115321Z UID:10000067-1726651800-1726655400@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Mel Taylor-Bessent author event DESCRIPTION:About Mel Taylor-Bessent\nBestselling author of The Christmas Carrolls series\, Mel Taylor-Bessent started her career running award-winning creative writing workshops and launching authorfy.com\, one of the most-used literacy platforms in the UK. Mel hopes her new series\, Imagination Island\, and her ‘Write for Fun’ YouTube channel will inspire even more children to read and write for pleasure. \nMel’s website: meltaylorbessent.com \nMel on X (@http://twitter.com/MelTBessent) \nMel on Instagram (@meltaylorbessent) \nWhat to expect from the event\nAn author talk on writing for pleasure\, the power of our imagination and how to create your own Imagination Island. \nFocus Books\nThe session will be focused on Mel’s new book: Race to Imagination Island\, released July 2024 and featured in our July 2024 UKS2 book subscription boxes! \n \nBuy the books\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Race to Imagination Island \nIllustrator: Alessandro D’Urso  \nThe time has come for four children to be named the new Protectors of Imagination Island. Children all over the world scour the globe in search of lightstreams (portals) to the magical island where anything they imagine comes to life. To become a Protector\, they must compete in teams and complete a series of challenges to prove they have what it takes. \nDreamy 10-year-old Luca is afraid of everything\, not least the lightstream he stumbles into by accident. Imagination Island is everything that he’s terrified of. But there’s no way out. So he hits on a plan. Work out how to come LAST\, and get sent home. That’s what he really wants. Isn’t it? \nThe Race is ON! \nPublisher: Farshore publishing URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/mel-taylor-bessent-author-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Mel-Taylor-Bessent.webp LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/mel-taylor-bessent-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T143000 DTSTAMP:20240621T142913Z CREATED:20240604T152825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T142913Z UID:10000064-1720099800-1720103400@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Adam & Charlotte Guillain Author Event DESCRIPTION:About Adam and Charlotte\nAdam & Charlotte Guillain have written close to 200 children’s books together. Adam is a former writer-in-residence at the Roald Dahl Story Centre and co-founder of Storytelling Schools. He is now Creative Lead at Dewie – an app that supports pre-school children alongside their parents\, carers\, childminders\, and nursery settings to be socially and developmentally ready to start school. \nCharlotte Guillain was once a children’s book editor and is now a bestselling and award-winning author of both fiction and non-fiction books for children. As well as writing\, Charlotte works part-time at the School of Global and Area Studies at Oxford University. \nAdam and Charlotte’s website: adamandcharlotteguillain.co.uk \nCharlotte on Instagram (@charlotteguillainbooks) \nWhat to expect from the event\nDoes your class have budding authors or avid storytellers in it? \nThis event will encourage lots of empowering chat with a ‘talk-buddy’ about what choices pupils would make to create their very own stories. \nPupils will be able to create their very own ‘TELL YOUR OWN STORY book based on a template and then to find audiences in home and school settings with whom to share those stories with. \nOf course\, as always\, there will be plenty of time for pupils to ask their own questions about how Adam and Charlotte come up with their own stories. \nHere’s an introduction video from Adam and Charlotte to get your pupils buzzing about the event. \n\n\nFocus Book\nThe session will be focused on Adam and Charlottes brand new book Tell Your Own Story\, which is released 6th June 2024 and was one of the wonderful books in our May 2024 EYFS teacher subscription box. \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Tell Your Own Story \nIllustrator: Tony Neal \nIf you could choose your own story\, what story would you tell? \nJoin in and read along in this funny picture book where \nYOU \npick the story. With \nover 60 funny story options to choose \nwhat happens next on each page\, this \ninteractive book \nencourages children to join in with the reading experience and practise using storytelling language. \nWith so many different story options to choose each time\, these books can be read and enjoyed again and again and again! \nPublisher: Ladybird URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/adam-charlotte-guillain-author-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Adam-Charlotte-Guillain.webp LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/adam-charlotte-guillain-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T103000 DTSTAMP:20240703T205551Z CREATED:20240603T085307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T205551Z UID:10000063-1720085400-1720089000@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Jasbinder Bilan Author Event DESCRIPTION:About Jasbinder\nJasbinder was born in a stable in the foothills of the Himalayas. Her debut novel\, Asha & the Spirit Bird\, won the 2017 Times/Chicken House Competition and was inspired by the incredible bond Jasbinder shares with her grandmother. She lives in Bath with her husband and two teenage sons. \nJasbinder’s website: jasbinderbilan.co.uk \nJasbinder on X (@jasinbath) \nJasbinder on Instagram (@jasbinderbilan) \nJasbinder on Facebook (@jasbinderbilan) \nWhat to expect from the event\nPrepare for a royal adventure through history! Join award-winning author Jasbinder Bilan as she introduces you to Nush\, a brave and determined Indian princess on a mission to reclaim her family’s stolen emerald. Through a captivating reading and discussion of her new book\, Nush and the Stolen Emerald\, your UKS2 pupils will: \n\nJourney back in time: Discover the fascinating world of 19th century India and its complex relationship with the British Empire.\nMeet a remarkable heroine: Be inspired by Nush’s courage\, resilience\, and determination to fight for what’s right.\nExplore themes of identity and belonging: Discuss what it means to be caught between two cultures\, and how we can stand up for our beliefs even in challenging times.\nUncover a thrilling mystery: Follow Nush’s daring quest to Buckingham Palace\, where she’ll face unexpected obstacles and thrilling twists.\nEngage in a lively Q&A: Ask Jasbinder Bilan your burning questions about the book\, her writing process\, or even her own experiences growing up!\n\nThis event promises to be an unforgettable experience\, sparking curiosity about history\, culture\, and the power of standing up for what you believe in. \nHere’s an introduction from Jasbinder to get your pupils excited about the event: \n\n\nFocus Books\nThe session will be focused on Jasbinder’s new book: Nush and the Stolen Emerald\, which was released in May and featured in our May Teacher subscription box. \n \nBuy the books\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Nush and the Stolen Emerald! \nA stunning new historical children’s novel from Costa Award-winning author of Asha & the Spirit Bird. \nAnushka is furious. As princess of an Indian kingdom\, she has watched the British East India Company take land and her family’s most divine jewel – an emerald the size of an apple. \nSo when her father\, the Maharaja\, decides to visit Queen Victoria at Buckinham Palace\, Nush goes too – determined to bring back the gem that can heal her country. \nA fabulous new historical direction from Costa-winning and Waterstones-shortlisted author\, Jasbinder Bilan. \nThemes of colonialism and identity\, mixed with an action-packed royal mystery. \nPublisher: Chicken House Books URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/jasbinder-bilan-author-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Jasbinder-Bilan.webp LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/jasbinder-bilan-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240625T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240625T143000 DTSTAMP:20240621T143732Z CREATED:20240617T124334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T143732Z UID:10000065-1719322200-1719325800@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Danny Wallace Author Event DESCRIPTION:About Danny Wallace\nDanny Wallace is an award-winning writer who’s done lots of silly things. He’s been a quiz show host. A character in a video game. He’s made TV shows about monkeys\, robots\, and starting his own country. He has written lots of books for grown ups\, in which he uses words like ‘invidious’\, and he pretends he knows what they mean but he doesn’t. He thinks you’re terrific. Danny’s first book for children\, Hamish and the Worldstoppers\, was the first in a bestselling series\, and his recent standalones\, The Day the Screens Went Blank and The Luckiest Kid in the World are highly acclaimed. The Boss of Everyone is his latest novel for readers age 8+. \nDanny on X (@dannywallace) \nDanny on Instagram (@verydannywallace) \nWhat to expect from the event\nAn in-conversation event with author\, comedian\, and presenter Danny Wallace all about his brand-new comedy adventure\, Operation: Evil Genius. \nFocus Books\nThe session will be focused on Danny’s brand new book Operation: Evil Genius\, which is out on 20th June! \n \nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the two book below for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Books\nBook title: Operation: Evil Genius \nIllustrator: Gemma Correll \nWhat would you do if you woke up one day to find that your best friend has become your worst enemy? \nThat’s exactly what happens to 11-year-old Ryan in this brand-new comedy adventure from bestselling author\, comedian\, and presenter Danny Wallace\, perfect for readers age 8+ and fans of Stephen Mangan\, Andy Griffiths\, Jenny Pearson\, Helen Rutter\, David Walliams and David Baddiel. \nSeparated only by a garden fence\, Ryan and Tom have been best friends since they were two years old. But while Ryan is looking forward to starting secondary school together\, Tom doesn’t seem to want anything to do him with anymore. Suddenly\, he’d rather hang out with mean Minnie and horrible Simon! \nRyan sets out to repair their friendship . . . but everything he tries backfires spectacularly. So Ryan decides that there’s only one thing for it – he must exact terrible revenge on his ex-best friend. Cue: Operation Evil Genius. \nThere’s only one problem… every time Ryan tries to make Tom look BAD\, he ends up looking GOOD. As it turns out\, Ryan is terrible at being terrible! \nPublisher: Simon & Schuster Children’s UK URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/danny-wallace-author-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Danny-Wallace-author-image.webp LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/danny-wallace-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240624T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240624T103000 DTSTAMP:20240621T150204Z CREATED:20240506T091339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T150204Z UID:10000039-1719221400-1719225000@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Nadia Shireen Author Event DESCRIPTION:About Nadia\nNadia Shireen has won awards for her picture books including the UKLA Book Award for Good Little Wolf and most recently for Barbara Throws a Wobbler\, which has been described as a ‘little doorway of joy’ by Caitlin Moran. She’s also been shortlisted for the Week Junior Book Awards\, the Lollies\, The Week Junior Book Award\, Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize\, and has been Writer-Illustrator in Residence for BookTrust. Grimwood is her first series for older readers. \nNadia on X (@NadiaShireen) \nNadia on Instagram (@nadiashireendraws) \nWhat to expect from the event\nJoin Nadia Shireen as she takes students into the bonkers world of the Grimwood series. She will introduce them to the crazy cast of Grimwood inhabitants along the way and share what it’s like to be an author / illustrator. A highly interactive event for students aged 7-11 with both a reading and draw-a-long included. \nFocus Books\nThe session will be focused the Grimwood book series – including Nadia’s brand new book Grimwood: Party Animals!\, which is due out in June. \n \nBuy the books\nIf you’d like to buy either of the two books below for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Books\nBook title: Grimwood: Party Animals! \nIllustrator: Nadia Shireen \nSharon the Party Crow has lost her mojo! Three parties in one day have proved too much for Grimwood’s favourite raving resident\, and now it’s up to Ted\, Nancy\, Willow\, and the rest of the gang to help Sharon get her groove back. Teamwork\, friendship and\, most importantly\, dance skills\, will all be put to the test as the gang try to get the party started again! \nFully illustrated throughout and full of heart\, laughs and surprises\, this is the must-read fourth title in the bestselling and fantastically anarchic Grimwood series. \nBook title: Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster!  \nIllustrator: Nadia Shireen \nA Bigfoot is on the loose! Ted\, Nancy\, Willow and the rest of the Grimwood gang must embark on their greatest adventure yet to save their home from a nasty\, thieving stink monster. Monster hunters are GO! \nFully illustrated throughout and full of heart\, laughs and surprises\, this is the must-read third title in the bestselling and fantastically funny Grimwood series. \nPublisher: Simon & Schuster Children’s UK URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/nadia-shireen-author-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Nadia-Shireen.webp LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/nadia-shireen-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240621T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240621T143000 DTSTAMP:20240620T215110Z CREATED:20240520T140410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T215110Z UID:10000061-1718976600-1718980200@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Day 5: The Big Live event: Big Primary Author Week – EYFS & KS1 DESCRIPTION:The Grand Dinosaur Finale: LIVE with Adam\, Charlotte\, and Gareth!\nGet ready for the most ROAR-some event of the week! It’s time to celebrate everything we’ve learned about dinosaurs with a LIVE extravaganza! 🎉🦖🦕 \nHere’s what you can expect: \n\nSing & Sign:\nMeet the Authors:\nDino Showcase:\nArtistic Adventures:\nDance Party:\nStory Time Surprises:\nWhat Would YOU Say…?\nQ&A Time: Get all your burning questions answered by Adam and Charlotte.\n\nDon’t miss this unforgettable\, interactive dinosaur celebration! Get ready to ROAR\, laugh\, and learn with us! \nDon’t forget to keep an eye out on your inbox for the live event link! \nWe can’t wait to see you there on Friday! URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/day-5-big-primary-author-week-eyfs-ks1/ CATEGORIES:Big Author Week LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/day-5-big-primary-author-week-eyfs-ks1/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240621T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240621T110000 DTSTAMP:20240620T215206Z CREATED:20240520T101110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T215206Z UID:10000056-1718964000-1718967600@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Day 5: Big LIVE event: Big Primary Author Week (KS2) DESCRIPTION:The Big LIVE Event\nGet ready for the ultimate mystery-solving experience! Today\, we’re going LIVE with the brilliant authors of “The Super Sunny Murder Club.” This is your chance to ask your burning questions\, get insider tips\, and learn the secrets behind their thrilling stories. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event! \nFull information coming soon! \nExpect: \n\nMultiple authors live in your virtual classroom\nPupil interaction\nLots of Questions!\n\nPlease add events@wherereadingrocks.com to your allowed email addresses to ensure you get all updates about this event! \nWe can’t wait to see you there on Friday!! \n  \n  URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/big-primary-author-challenge-2/ CATEGORIES:Big Author Week LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/big-primary-author-challenge-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240621 DTSTAMP:20240520T142143Z CREATED:20240520T142143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T142143Z UID:10000055-1718841600-1718927999@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Day 4: Mind-Blowing Twists and teasers: Big Primary Author Week - KS2 DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the grand finale of mystery writing – the twist! Today\, we’re learning how to shock\, surprise\, and leave your readers reeling with unexpected turns. Buckle up\, because things are about to get interesting! \nKeep your eyes peeling for more information coming your way soon. URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/day-4-mind-blowing-twists-and-teasers-big-primary-author-week-ks2/ CATEGORIES:Big Author Week END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240621 DTSTAMP:20240605T155956Z CREATED:20240520T140453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T155956Z UID:10000060-1718841600-1718927999@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Day 4: Sillysaurus Surprise: Big Primary Author Week – EYFS & KS1 DESCRIPTION:Unleash Your Funny Bone!\nGet ready to giggle\, guffaw\, and ROAR with laughter as we dive into the world of silliness! 🤪🦕🦖 \nAdam and Charlotte will share some hilarious “What Would You Say?” scenarios from the book\, showing you how to answer questions in the most unexpected ways! Imagine telling a sad\, soggy dinosaur\, “Would you like a banana?” 🤣 \nWatch out for more info and the daily videos coming to your inbox. \nSign up for all events and updates with the event series pass. URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/day-4-big-primary-author-week-eyfs-ks1/ CATEGORIES:Big Author Week END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240620 DTSTAMP:20240520T140539Z CREATED:20240520T140539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T140539Z UID:10000054-1718755200-1718841599@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Day 3: Setting the scene for suspense: Big Primary Author Week - KS2 DESCRIPTION:Every mystery needs an intriguing setting! Today\, we’re learning how to create vivid backdrops for our crimes. From shadowy alleyways to sun-drenched beaches\, let’s build worlds where thrilling stories unfold. \nKeep an eye out for more information in the coming week! URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/day-3-setting-the-scene-for-suspense-big-primary-author-week-ks2/ CATEGORIES:Big Author Week END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240620 DTSTAMP:20240605T155405Z CREATED:20240520T140531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T155405Z UID:10000059-1718755200-1718841599@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Day 3: Dino Dance Party! Big Primary Author Week – EYFS & KS1 DESCRIPTION:Get ready to STOMP\, SLASH\, and WIGGLE your tails\, dino-dancers! 🕺🦕🦖 \nToday\, Adam and Charlotte have received a super-secret invitation to the coolest dinosaur party EVER! But wait… what kind of party is it? And what can we do to make sure THEY come to OURS? \nJoin Adam and Charlotte as they show off their best dinosaur dance moves\, and teach you how to groove like a T-Rex\, twist like a Triceratops\, and shake it like a Stegosaurus! You’ll be the life of ANY prehistoric party with these moves. \nGet a sneak peek at the special postcard Steg received from his Granny inviting him to a party. Let’s see what makes Steg so excited! \nLot’s more info coming soon. Sign up for all events and updates with the event series pass. URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/day-3-big-primary-author-week-eyfs-ks1/ CATEGORIES:Big Author Week END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240619 DTSTAMP:20240605T160339Z CREATED:20240520T140755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T160339Z UID:10000058-1718668800-1718755199@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Day 2: Tell me more about your dinosaur: Big Primary Author Week – EYFS & KS1 DESCRIPTION:Roar-ing Introductions & Dino Tales!\nGet ready to meet some new friends – both human and dinosaur! 🦖 \nToday\, our dynamic author duo\, Adam and Charlotte\, will teach you the coolest way to say “Hello!”. It’s the perfect way to start a chat with anyone\, even a dinosaur! \nNext\, get ready for the grand entrance of Steg\, the lovable Stegosaurus from What Would You Say to a Dinosaur? But Steg’s not the only star of the show today… \nWatch out for more info and the videos coming to your inbox soon. \nSign up for all events and updates with the event series pass. URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/day-2-big-primary-author-week-eyfs-ks1/ CATEGORIES:Big Author Week END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240619 DTSTAMP:20240520T140547Z CREATED:20240520T140547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T140547Z UID:10000053-1718668800-1718755199@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Day 2: Detective Design: Big Primary Author Week - KS2 DESCRIPTION:What makes a great detective? Is it their keen observation skills\, their trusty sidekick\, or their quirky habits? Today\, we’re exploring the essential elements that make up your perfect crime-solver. \nWe’ll be posting more information in the coming week\, so watch this space. URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/day-2-detective-design-big-primary-author-week-ks2/ CATEGORIES:Big Author Week END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240617 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240618 DTSTAMP:20240612T104327Z CREATED:20240520T140555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T104327Z UID:10000057-1718582400-1718668799@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Day 1: How to Draw a dinosaur: Big Primary Author Week – EYFS & KS1 DESCRIPTION:Get Ready to Draw-a-Saur!\nCalling all budding artists and dino-enthusiasts! Today\, you’re in for a prehistoric treat. Our friend Gareth Conway\, the amazing illustrator behind What Would You Say to a Dinosaur?\, will lead you on a Jurassic journey of creativity! \nGrab your pencils and paper as Gareth guides you through his super special “How to Draw a Dinosaur Character”. Learn the secrets to creating ROAR-some dino characters with unique personalities. \nStay tuned for more prehistoric fun as we dive deeper into the world of dinosaurs throughout the week! \nKeep your eyes peeled for more info coming your way and the daily video directly to your inbox \nSign up for all events and updates with the event series pass. URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/day-1-big-primary-author-week-eyfs-ks1/ CATEGORIES:Big Author Week END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240617 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240618 DTSTAMP:20240615T142932Z CREATED:20240520T123114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240615T142932Z UID:10000052-1718582400-1718668799@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Day 1: Crime Creation 101: Big Primary Author Week - KS2 DESCRIPTION:Every great mystery starts with a crime! Today\, we’re learning the secrets of crafting a captivating crime that will keep your readers guessing. Get ready to put on your detective hats and dive into the world of dastardly deeds! \nKeep your eyes peeled for more info coming soon to your inbox when you signup!. \nUpdate:\nChallenge 1: Featuring Serena Patel (co editor and writer of mystery 10 – Deadly Departure) \n  URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/how-to-create-a-crime-big-primary-author-week-ks2/ CATEGORIES:Big Author Week END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T103000 DTSTAMP:20240531T165946Z CREATED:20240531T165946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T165946Z UID:10000062-1717666200-1717669800@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Thomas Bernard & Lisa Moss Author Event DESCRIPTION:About Thomas and Lisa\nHusband and wife author team\, Dr Thomas Bernard and Lisa Moss were inspired to co-found QuestFriendz\, a children’s book publisher\, following the birth of their twin daughters and their passion to help make STEM learning exciting and accessible to all children. \nLisa grew up in Canada and has written stories from a young age. A 20-year corporate career at several high-tech companies led her to become acutely aware of the STEM skills gap.\nThomas grew up in France and was inspired by his grandfather to have a curiosity for science\, technology and discovering the world around him. His love for coding and the opportunity to create and innovate led him to pursue degrees in Physics\, Mathematics and Engineering along with a PhD in Computer Engineering. He became profoundly aware of the STEM skills gap and more specifically the gender gap in STEM during his time as a computer science lecturer and during his career at several high tech companies. \nThomas and Lisa live together in Amsterdam with their STEM-loving twin daughters Emilie and Rebecca. \nThe Quest Friendz website: QuestFriendz.com \nQuest Friendz on X (@questfriendz) \nThomas on X (@ThomasAMBernard) \nLisa on X (@lisa_a_moss) \nQuest Friendz on Instagram (@questfriendz) \nQuest Friendz on Facebook (@questfriendz) \nWhat to expect from the event\nGet ready for a SUPER adventure\, KS1 Questers! Join the awesome author duo behind the Quest Friendz books\, Thomas Bernard and Lisa Moss\, as they take you on an epic journey through their latest book\, SuperQuesters: The Case of the Angry Sea! \nGet ready to: \n\nThere will be storytelling and interaction\, while we work through a quest together.\nPut your STEM skills to the test with a super cool challenge that will blow your mind!\nAsk Thomas and Lisa ANYTHING you want about their books\, characters\, or even what they had for breakfast!\n\nThis is one virtual author event you won’t want to miss! \nFocus Books\nThe session will be focused the SuperQuesters book series – including their new book SuperQuesters: The Case of the Angry Sea \n \nBuy the books\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Books\nBook title: SuperQuesters: The Case of the Angry Sea \nIllustrator: Amy Willcox \nDiscover your inner superhero in the further adventures of the intrepid SUPERQUESTERS! This STEM-sational series inspires a love of STEM learning in children aged 5+ through a unique blend of adventure stories and interactive play. Read the book\, solve the quests using stickers and learn STEM skills in immersive ways never done before. Supports the National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 in Science\, Computing and Maths. \nWhen Lilli\, Bea and Leo need inspiration for how to clean up their local river\, they journey to Questland to research ideas for a machine to clear up the rubbish. Upon their arrival\, the trio discover the sea is in a state of fury and unrest and only they can help. Lord Grumble has teamed up with Captain Blackwaters on a terrifying tanker. They are tearing through the waters of Questland\, leaking oil and littering\, polluting the watery habitat and marine life. The SuperQuesters set out to stop the dastardly duo\, clean up the waters of Questland and rescue the marine life. Along the way\, Lilli\, Bea and Leo – and the reader – must use their STEM skills to save otters from an oil spill\, rescue a narwhal and stop the pirate robots. Can you help the SuperQuesters to save Questland’s sea? And will Lilli\, Bea and Leo find inspiration for their river cleaning invention? \nThis unique interactive story with hands-on activities is expertly designed to support the National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 Science\, Computing and Maths to help children develop their STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Mathematics) skills in innovative new ways. Children develop over 14 STEM skills including problem solving\, coding\, sequencing and algorithms as they complete each interactive quest… and discover their inner superhero along the way. \nPublisher: QuestFriendz URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/thomas-bernard-lisa-moss-author-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Thomas-Bernard-Lisa-Moss-profile-image.webp LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/thomas-bernard-lisa-moss-author-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240529T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240529T200000 DTSTAMP:20240529T163249Z CREATED:20240517T111606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T163249Z UID:10000040-1717009200-1717012800@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Kit Brown How To Shine at Primary School Book Launch event DESCRIPTION:About Kit Brown\nKit Brown is an inspirational Year 5 primary school teacher\, TikTok phenomenon and BBC Bitesize presenter. \nHis passion for teaching and educating the next generation has extended to the online space\, where his posts about life as a primary school teacher have helped him amass over 1.9M TikTok followers and 60M likes. \nKit has presented Key Stage 2 teaching programmes on BBC Bitesize\, as well as a live PE lesson on BBC Teach. He has hosted the Premier League’s Under 9s and Under 10s National Tournaments\, as well as being part of their ‘No Room for Racism’ campaign\, and he plays football at a semi-professional level. He has recently appeared on Rylan Clark’s How to Be a Man podcast. \nKit is committed to helping every young person in his class succeed\, feel supported and SHINE! \nCheck out TikTok sensation Kit on TikTok (@kjbr0wn) \nKit on Instagram (@kitbrownnn) \nWhat to expect from the event\nAn ‘In conversation’-style event with TikTok teaching sensation Kit Brown\, introducing his brilliant new book\, ‘How To Shine at Primary School’ to Primary teachers of all levels. \nFocus Books\nThe session will be focused on Kit’s book How To Shine at Primary School. \n\nBuy the book\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event you can buy it here: \nHow to Shine at Primary School: Build Classroom Confidence and Playground Positivity a book by Kit Brown. (bookshop.org) \nAbout the Book\nBook title: How To Shine at Primary School \nIllustrator: Allison Steinfeld \nBanish school anxiety and be the BEST YOU at primary school. \nThere’s A LOT to learn at primary school\, from ancient Egyptians to multiplication. Sometimes important things don’t get the attention they deserve\, such as: how to be \nhappy in yourself\, how to overcome challenges and how to work together to be the best you all can be. Everyone needs to learn these things. Everyone needs to learn how to SHINE! \nFrom dealing with tricky subjects and friendship troubles to developing resilience\, \nHow to Shine at Primary School will help readers navigate the issues facing all young pupils today. \nAuthored by stellar educator and TikTok sensation Mr Kit Brown\, this is the ultimate positive guide to primary school\, from first bell to last. \nPublisher: Hachette Children’s Group URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/kit-brown-how-to-shine-at-primary-school-book-launch-event/ CATEGORIES:Book launch event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kit-Brown-featured-image-1.webp LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/kit-brown-how-to-shine-at-primary-school-book-launch-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240522T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240522T143000 DTSTAMP:20240502T133443Z CREATED:20240502T133443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T133443Z UID:10000038-1716384600-1716388200@wherereadingrocks.com SUMMARY:Kael Tudor Author Event DESCRIPTION:About Kael\nKael Tudor writes books for kids. \nHe began writing his own stories at a young age\, inspired by the books he bought at school fairs and jumble sales. As an adult he still writes stories\, but hopefully does a slightly better job of it. \nKael lives in Swansea\, South Wales. \nCheck out Kael’s website: kaeltudor.com \nKael on X (@kaeltudor) \nKael on Instagram (@kaeltudor) \nWhat to expect from the event\nGet ready for an exhilarating adventure as we dive into a lively book reading\, put our knowledge to the test in a thrilling quiz\, and unleash our artistic sides in a draw-along! Oh\, and did we mention the fun-filled rhyming animal pairs game? But that’s not all – you will will receive an exciting activity pack to complement the event and this delightful book. It’s going to be a blast! \nHere’s an introduction from the author to get your class excited about the event: \n\n\nFocus Books\nThe session will be focused Kael’s new book One Goose\, Two Moose. \n \nBuy the books\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Books\nBook title: One Goose\, Two Moose \nIllustrator: Nicola Slater  \nA brilliantly funny book from debut author Kael Tudor filled with hilarious and bright illustrations from Nicola Slater\, the bestselling illustrator of The Leaf Thief. \nOK\, everyone\, line up! \nOne goose\, two moose\, three goose\, four. \nFive goose\, six moose\, seven goose\, more. \nWAIT! \nWelcome to the ice cream shop\, where there’s a goose line\, a moose line and a slightly bossy goose who wants everyone to be IN THE RIGHT LINE\, PLEASE! \nThat sounds easy enough\, doesn’t it? \nThis brilliantly funny picture book perfectly captures the chaos of queueing up\, and features a fun counting element too. \nWitty and original first book in a brand-new series from debut author Kael Tudor \nLaugh-out-loud characters by Nicola Slater\, illustrator of the New York Times bestseller\, The Leaf Thief \nAn engaging story and bright\, fun illustrations make this picture book perfect for fans of OI FROG! and The Squirrels Who Squabbled \nWith a super silly counting element! \nPublisher: Scholastic Publishing URL:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/kael-tudor-author-event/ CATEGORIES:Virtual author event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://wherereadingrocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kael-tudor-Author-event-featured-Image.webp LOCATION:https://wherereadingrocks.com/event/kael-tudor-author-event/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR